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[Irish Independent] - Photo: DAMIEN EAGERS By Allison Bray DETERMINED drinkers flocked to the few venues allowed to serve alcohol yesterday and raised a glass to a loophole in the law that allowed them to imbibe while the rest of country stayed dry.

[Irish Independent] - By Tom Brady, Eoghan O'Connell and Allison Bray FIVE suspected members of an organised Asian crime gang were arrested after gardai raided two more cannabis-growing operations last night. It brings to three the number of cannabis factories smashed

[Irish Independent] - By Allison Bray and Georgina O'Halloran THE bereaved family of a man who died from complications following surgery for cancer said he suffered an "awful" death in hospital. Donna Somers (32) said her father Noel Somers suffered the indignity of being

[Irish Independent] - Photo: Collins By Allison Bray SUMMER came early yesterday with near record-breaking temperatures and sunny skies across the country. The mercury hit 21C at the Valentia weather station, meaning parts of Ireland rivalled traditional hot-spots like